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Simi Varia

Bournemouth,Dorset

Summary

A proactive and organised professional with a BA (Hons) in Business and Project Management and 8 years of versatile experience spanning event coordination, executive support, and project-based roles within fast-paced industries. Adept at managing competing priorities, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring smooth operational delivery. Known for a calm, solutions-focused approach in high-pressure settings, with strong communication and planning skills. Now seeking to transition into a role, which enables me to use my transferable expertise in administration, scheduling, and process management. Quick to learn, highly adaptable, and ready to make a meaningful contribution in a new industry.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

RENTEC
Bournemouth, Dorset

Contract Co-Ordinator
11.2024 - 01.2025

Job overview

  • Assisting contract managers in developing detailed project plans, schedules, and deliverables
  • Maintaining accurate records, contracts, and compliance documents related to renewable energy projects
  • Assisting in preparing project proposals, and regulatory filings
  • Assist in scheduling, and coordination of materials, equipment, and subcontractors
  • Support site teams with administrative tasks and operational coordination
  • Assist in preparing permit applications, project proposals, and regulatory filings

Starbucks
, Hertfordshire

Supervisor
07.2024 - 10.2024

Job overview

  • Evaluating employee performance and providing regular feedback to ensure goals and objectives are met
  • Developing team goals and objectives and monitor progress to ensure successful completion of tasks
  • Led team meetings to discuss progress and review any challenges faced
  • Managing daily operations, ensuring that all tasks were completed on schedule and within budget
  • Preparing comprehensive audits that detail the results of the audit and identified potential risks
  • Working under strict time frames and constraints to meet and exceed sale times and prices

Shelley Manor Medical Centre
Bournemouth, Dorset

Appointment Coordinator
07.2023 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Scheduling appointments and managing the appointment calendar to optimise patient flow
  • Answering incoming calls promptly and accurately responding to inquiries
  • Providing clerical support to clinicians, including filing, copying, and preparing documents for patient visits
  • Collaborating with medical professionals, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure efficient clinic operations
  • Undertaking other general admin duties, e.g. scanning documents, sending referral letters to secondary care, etc.

Inspirate
Leicester

Event Coordinator
01.2020 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Assisting with event planning, including the creation of event schedules and meetings with committees to create plans
  • Being part of the event delivery team, ensuring the smooth running of events whilst in action
  • Working closely with the Event Manager, communicating with sponsors concerning event requirements as directed

Artist
London

Personal Assistant
12.2017 - 09.2020

Job overview

  • Organising and preparing meetings including liaising with attendees, room/venue booking, note taking and assisting in managing actions arising from meetings
  • Calendar management: Scheduling appointments and events, ensuring all relevant parties are well-informed and prepared
  • Travel arrangements: coordinating travel logistics including booking hotels and transportation for gigs and events
  • Social Media management: Creating social media posts for engagement, actively managing the artist’s online presence to maximise engagement and visibility through creating relevant posts

Premier Inn
, Hertfordshire

Supervisor
08.2018 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Organising and coordinating a team to ensure a smooth running of the shift
  • Writing job adverts, interviewing, recruiting and on-boarding new members of the team
  • Ensuring all shift rotas are adequately covered, adapting to any absences or changes in staff

Education

Bournemouth University
Bournemouth

Bachelor of Arts with Honours from Business and Project Management
09.2020 - 06.2023

Marriotts School
Stevenage, Hertfordshire

A-Levels from Business Studies
09.2017 - 06.2019

Skills

  • Project coordination
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Task prioritisation and time management
  • Conflict resolution and problem-solving
  • Team coordination and delegation
  • Performance monitoring and feedback
  • Decision-making and adaptability
  • Client management
  • Professionalism and client-facing confidence
  • Ability to work under pressure

Timeline

Contract Co-Ordinator

RENTEC
11.2024 - 01.2025

Supervisor

Starbucks
07.2024 - 10.2024

Appointment Coordinator

Shelley Manor Medical Centre
07.2023 - 06.2024

Bournemouth University

Bachelor of Arts with Honours from Business and Project Management
09.2020 - 06.2023

Event Coordinator

Inspirate
01.2020 - 06.2023

Supervisor

Premier Inn
08.2018 - 08.2019

Personal Assistant

Artist
12.2017 - 09.2020

Marriotts School

A-Levels from Business Studies
09.2017 - 06.2019
Simi Varia